Police are appealing for information leading up to the death of a Polish man who drowned in Chiswick.
Officers from Hounslow are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen Marcin Wroblewski believed to be a known street drinker in and around the Hammersmith and Chiswick areas.
The 27-year-old was found drowned by the RNLI lifeboat rescue team near Chiswick Bridge at about 11am on May 16.
Despite efforts and the assistance from the Polish Embassy in London, officers have not yet been able to contact Mr Wroblewski’s next of kin who are believed to be living in Poland.
Acting Detective Sergeant Graham Rule, of Hounslow CID, said “It is still not clear how and why Mr Wroblewski came to be in the river, and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen him prior to his entry into the water.
"It is believed that Mr Wroblewski is a known street drinker who frequented Hammersmith and Chiswick.
“It is crucial we establish and understand the exact nature of his death and ultimately provide his family with the answers they deserve.”
Police and paramedics attended and Mr Wroblewski was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post-mortem examination conducted on May 19 gave the cause of death as drowning.
Officers are treating Mr Wroblewski's death as unexplained.
Anyone with information is urged to call Hounslow CID on 020 8247 6160 or 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
